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November 5, 2026

CRYPTO·COINBEAT

Journalism for the digital-asset economy

DeFi Protocols & RWA On-Chain Analyst

Maria Fernandez

DeFi Protocols, Real-World Assets, On-Chain Analytics, Stablecoins, Spanish-Language Coverage

Maria Fernandez is an On-Chain Research Analyst at **CRYPTO·COINBEAT**, specializing in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, decentralized finance, and stablecoin ecosystems. Originally from Mexico City and now based in Miami, Maria brings a unique Latin American perspective to blockchain research, combining deep technical analysis with insights into emerging digital asset markets across the Americas. Before joining **CRYPTO·COINBEAT**, Maria spent several years researching decentralized finance protocols, producing in-depth analysis on lending platforms, governance systems, and the growing adoption of tokenized real-world assets. Her early research into institutional RWA integration and decentralized collateral models helped explain one of the fastest-growing sectors within the blockchain industry. Maria's analytical approach combines on-chain transaction analysis, protocol revenue metrics, liquidity monitoring, and governance activity to evaluate the long-term health of DeFi ecosystems. She works extensively with blockchain analytics platforms, including Dune Analytics, Nansen, and Flipside Crypto, and has created numerous public dashboards that simplify complex blockchain data for investors and researchers alike. Her coverage of stablecoin market events and liquidity shifts has helped readers better understand risk during periods of heightened market volatility. She holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from ITAM (Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México) and a Graduate Certificate in FinTech from MIT Sloan. Passionate about blockchain education, Maria regularly contributes both English- and Spanish-language research, helping make advanced on-chain analysis more accessible to a global audience while supporting the continued growth of crypto adoption throughout Latin America.

Stories by Maria

22 stories
Points Are Not Yield
DeFi· 9 min

Points Are Not Yield

A points programme is a promise to decide later. It can pay extremely well, and it is priced by the market as if it were income, which it is not.

Maria Fernandez · November 4, 2026→

How to Stake Ethereum: Solo, Pooled or Liquid
Ethereum· 11 min

How to Stake Ethereum: Solo, Pooled or Liquid

There are three ways to stake ether and the right one is decided by two questions: how much you have, and whether you are willing to run a machine that must not go down.

Maria Fernandez · October 23, 2026→

How to Check a Stablecoin's Reserves Yourself
Regulation· 10 min

How to Check a Stablecoin's Reserves Yourself

Reserve reports are public, short and readable. Almost nobody reads them, which is why 'fully backed' passes as an answer when it is really a question.

Maria Fernandez · October 17, 2026→

How to Spend Crypto Without Creating a Tax Event
Regulation· 8 min

How to Spend Crypto Without Creating a Tax Event

Every card purchase can be a taxable disposal. There are three ways to reduce or avoid that, and one of them changes the arithmetic entirely.

Maria Fernandez · October 5, 2026→

The Real Cost of a Crypto Card
Markets· 8 min

The Real Cost of a Crypto Card

Advertised cashback tells you almost nothing. Here is the arithmetic on £1,000 of spending, with every cost the marketing leaves out.

Maria Fernandez · October 3, 2026→

Crypto Scams: The Nine Patterns That Still Work
Bitcoin· 10 min

Crypto Scams: The Nine Patterns That Still Work

Scams change costume constantly and the underlying patterns barely change at all. Learn the nine and you will recognise the tenth on sight.

Maria Fernandez · September 9, 2026→

Token Approvals: The Quiet Way Wallets Get Drained
Ethereum· 9 min

Token Approvals: The Quiet Way Wallets Get Drained

One signature, no gas, no obvious effect — and a contract can move your tokens whenever it likes, indefinitely. This is the mechanism behind most wallet drains.

Maria Fernandez · September 3, 2026→

What Is Bitcoin and How Does It Actually Work?
Bitcoin· 9 min

What Is Bitcoin and How Does It Actually Work?

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency secured by a public ledger. Here is how the network, supply cap, and ownership model fit together.

Maria Fernandez · June 21, 2026→

How Do Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) Work?
DeFi· 10 min

How Do Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) Work?

Decentralized exchanges let you trade tokens straight from your wallet, with no broker holding your funds. Here is how AMMs and liquidity pools price every swap.

Maria Fernandez · June 3, 2026→

What Is Impermanent Loss in DeFi?
DeFi· 9 min

What Is Impermanent Loss in DeFi?

Impermanent loss quietly erodes the value of liquidity positions when token prices move. Here is why it happens, how big it gets, and when fees offset it.

Maria Fernandez · May 9, 2026→